| Show change in passenger tire rationing rules use of an automobile in an essential war occupation rather than the distance driven in a given month will determine eligibility for ger car tires under rationing regulations the critical shortage of all types of tires states the OPA has dictated a sh chhin HIn tn the tire rationing program from a mileage to an occupational basis formerly only persons holding rations to drive GOI miles or more a month could qualify for grade 1 tires but beginning february I 1 a change was made in OPA regulations which permits any person driving in an essential war chupa tion over miles a month to apply for grade I 1 tires new prewar pre war or synthetic rubber tires it if such tires are not available he may obtain a certificate for grade 3 tires consisting of used tires or new tires made principally from reclaimed rubber drivers doing work the most essential to the war effort to public health and to public safety will come first the OPA said the remaining supply of grade 3 tires will go to ito persons doing occupational driving of a less essential nature grade 1 tires available during february to all utah drivers will amount to but a to total tal of 2835 E 11 azbill district mileage rationing representative reports grade 3 sup ply ly of tires tubes truck tires ires 1865 truck tubes 1723 trac tor or tires tractor tubes 88 bicycles 58 and automobiles 69 |
